How is the phrase утонуть или выплыть translated from Russian to English

English translation
sink or swim
phrase

Добиваться успеха или терпеть неудачу исключительно благодаря своим усилиям, без помощи.

To succeed or fail entirely through one's own efforts, without help.

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  • На этом конкурсе каждый сам за себя. — In this competition, it's sink or swim for everyone.

  • Вы выберете для этого проекта плыть или тонуть? — Will you choose to sink or swim with this project?

  • Я верю, что лучше плыть или тонуть, чем оставаться пассивным. — I believe it's better to sink or swim than to stay passive.

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